Red Wines

Domaine Artefact

2017 As the Crow Flies

Red Wine Blend

ATF is a medium bodied, GSM (Grenache being the predominant varietal). This wine has aromas of cedar and forest floor with nuances of strawberries, rosemary, black pepper, prosciutto and anise. On the palate the fruit stands out more, with ripe red fruits, dry lavender leaves and anise. There is a lingering finish of strawberry and Garrigue. Read the tasting notes.

2017 Carignan

Red Wine

The aromas of this wine are chock full of red and black currants, cloves, candied ginger and nutmeg with an underpinning of ripe cranberries. In the mouth, currants and spice mingle with dark berries leading to a lingering berry pie finish. Enjoy Carignan’s versatility and serve with grilled, braised or roasted fowl, game or beef. Read the tasting notes.

2017 Grenache Noir

Red Wine

This medium bodied wine with notes of bright cherries, pomegranate, fresh raspberries, cardamom and macerated strawberries. On the palate there is a lovely berry compote, medium tannins and structure coming from a balanced acidity. Read the tasting notes.

2017 Mourvèdre

Red Wine

This medium bodied wine exhibits aromatics of spice box, black berries, ripe plums, fresh cracked pepper, cassis and has notes of prosciutto and Garrigue. On the palate, the fruit is concentrated, with a density of blackberries. The wine has great structure and backbone of acidity. Read the tasting notes.

2017 Estate Syrah

Dark fruit aromatics dominate with a ribbon of cassis and sweet berries; there is a subtle earthiness, with notes of saucisson, anise, herbs, tobacco, leather and coconut. On the palate, berry, lead pencil, violets, dried lavender, niçoise olives, and anise are noted. This wine is well structured and delivers a long and lingering finish. Read the tasting notes.

2016 Rincon del Diablo

Red Wine

The Rinson Del Diable is a full bodied GSM with Syrah being the predominant varietal. This wine offers aromatics of sweet damp earth, macerated dark berries, peppercorns, allspice, blackberries, saucisson, sweet clove and cigar box. On the palate, dark blackberry, blueberry, anise and concentrated fruit. This wine is well balanced, with a lingering finish of spices and leather. Read the tasting notes.

2016 Cat Canyon

Syrah

Notes of smoked meats, black and thimble berries give rise to anise, coffee, olive and herbs de Provence. This is a medium to full bodied Syrah which presents a more masculine side to Syrah as opposed to our estate blend. As the wine unfolds in the glass, aromatics evolve to highlight Asian five spice, white pepper and clove. The tannins in this wine are gripping and additional aging in bottle will improve integration. Read the tasting notes.

Dessert Wines

Domaine Artefact

2017 Vin de Paille

White Wine

This Vin de Paille or “straw wine” is light and luscious in the mouth and is not an overly sweet dessert wine. It is extremely balanced in terms of acidity and exhibits aromatics of apple and honeysuckle and with juicy citrus marmalade over, honeysuckle and offers up a lasting juicy finish. Read the tasting notes.